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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education